ERICA R. THOMPKINS
Nichols
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner proficient in delivering high-quality care in fast-paced emergency settings. Expertise includes managing acute and chronic conditions, performing advanced clinical procedures, and implementing evidence-based treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes. Strong focus on effective collaboration and patient education to ensure comprehensive care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
MUSC
Florence
05.2025 - Current
- Stabilized critically ill and trauma patients during emergency interventions and resuscitation, ensuring effective management of critical cases
- Performed comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions across all age groups
- Developed and implemented evidence-based treatment plans for medical, traumatic, and psychiatric emergencies
- Managed high patient volumes in fast-paced emergency department, ensuring quality patient care and streamlined throughput
- Ordered, interpreted, and analyzed diagnostic tests including laboratory studies, ECGs, X-rays, CT scans, and other imaging
- Prescribed medications, therapies, and follow-up care in accordance with state regulations and hospital protocols
- Performed emergency procedures including suturing, wound care, incision and drainage, splinting, foreign body removal, and abscess management
- Coordinated patient care and disposition planning in collaboration with physicians, nurses, EMS personnel, and specialists
- Provided patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MUSC
Marion
05.2021 - 05.2026
- Delivered evidence-based care to diverse ED populations across all acuity levels (ESI 1–5), including trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, OB, and pediatric patients.
- Performed rapid assessments and ongoing reassessments; recognized and escalated deterioration promptly.
- Performed rapid triage using ESI or CTAS to assess acuity and prioritize care for high-volume walk-ins and EMS arrivals, ensuring timely interventions.
- Oversaw triage flow and ambulance bay activity; matched patient placement to ESI acuity and bed availability.
- Initiated standing triage orders (labs, ECG, imaging, analgesia) to streamline patient flow and improve timeliness of care.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the EHR; ensured medication safety and barcode scanning.
- De-escalated patient/family conflicts; partnered with security and social work on behavioral health and safety plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
12-2024
Associates of Science - Nursing - Registered Nurse
01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Registered Nurse
Skills
- Comprehensive assessments
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Evidence-based treatment
- Psychiatric care
- Pediatric care
- Maternal health
- Reproductive health
- Sexual health
- Health promotion
- Emergency care
- Triage management
- Care coordination
- Chart review
- Time management and prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Emergency care
Personal Information
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Licensure And Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Active
- Registered Nurse (RN), Active
- BLS / ACLS, Active
- Trauma Nurse Certified, Active
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner - MUSC
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - MUSC
05.2021 - 05.2026
Francis Marion University - Master of Science, Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
HGTC - Associates of Science, Nursing - Registered Nurse
Capella University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing - Registered Nurse